For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,782 students in 19120, PA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 19120, PA are Finletter Thomas K School, Lowell James R School and Marshall Thurgood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 19120 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Pennsylvania public pre school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 38% statewide average). Pre schools in 19120, PA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 19120, PA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finletter Thomas K School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6101 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3750
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lowell James R School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 W Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3740
Gr: PK-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Thurgood
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5120 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 400-3770
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
19120, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5401 Tabor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 537-2531
Gr: K-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-3014
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
100 West Duncannon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 456-0109
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Truebright Science Academy Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
407 E. Roosevelt Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 455-3437
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 19120, PA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 19120, PA include Finletter Thomas K School, Lowell James R School and Marshall Thurgood.
How many public preschools are located in 19120?
3 public preschools are located in 19120.
What is the racial composition of students in 19120?
19120 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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